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Image forming apparatus

US6564019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2001
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0054
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus capable of duplex printing includes a door panel and a cover panel being connected for relative turning and facing each other for forming the printing paper circulation path so that one-side printed paper can re-enter an image forming engine for duplex printing; a printing paper transferring member being formed in a facing side of the door panel and the cover panel for transferring a printing paper to one direction; and an image forming apparatus capable of duplex printing constructed for more effective dealing with a jammed paper generated in a circulation path, wherein a modular duplex printing unit can be removable and attachable as needed, is formed and the duplex printing unit includes a power transmission device for transferring power generated in a driving unit of a main body.

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